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Calvatia sp.

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Description:

Mature individual that is sporulating in early spring. Looks like a cracked eggshell filled with something like that looks like dirt (chocolate-colored spores). It was about 4" across and grows in full sun.

Habitat:

Spotted in the grass on the grounds of Tanglewood Nature Center.

Reference Links:

Calvatia - Wikipedia, Puffballs (MushroomExpert.Com)

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